Continuing the work launched in 2000 with publication of the first Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report, this edition details domestic violence-related homicides in the calendar year 2009. This brief accounting in no way represents the victims’ full lives. Within the limitations of readily available public information, we have endeavored to construct as accurate a description as possible of key events and circumstances related to each homicide.

This edition details domestic violence-related homicides in the calendar year 2008. This brief accounting in no way represents the victims’ full lives. That would require a far more detailed inquiry, in-depth study of official case records, and conversations with family and friends left behind. Within the limitations of readily available public information we have endeavored to construct as accurate a description as possible of key events and circumstances related to each homicide.

Domestic and sexual violence take a tremendous toll on public health and safety in Milwaukee. This brief, filed by WCADV and WCASA, supports the Milwaukee Paid Sick Days Ordinance which permits victims paid leave to obtain services from these organizations.

This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to find out if they are eligible for benefits. Help your clients learn what they are eligible for and apply online. Privacy and confidentiality are a priority. Spanish speakers who know how to read in Spanish can navigate easily if they know how to use a computer.Family Financial Management Toolbox

This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to find out if they are eligible for benefits. Help your clients learn what they are eligible for and apply online. Privacy and confidentiality are a priority. Spanish speakers who know how to read in Spanish can navigate easily if they know how to use a computer.www.access.wisconsin.gov

This one and a half page document gives a brief overview of teen dating violence and healthy relationships and also includes references to February's Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month.

WCADV and WCASA co-sponsor a statewide committee to give voice to people who are under-represented, based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation and whose lives have been effected by sexual and/or domestic violence. Our membership includes community members, program staff, direct-service advocates and people interested in addressing the issues of sexual and domestic violence for the LGBT community. Contact us if you are interested in joining us: Email

Compiled by WCADV and WCASA, this document is an extensive list of organizations and other resources for the LGBTQ community and supporters. Includes resources on advocacy, legal issues, marginalized populations, community education, health care, spirituality, anti-violence, hotline information and more.

This eight page guide features free resources available through the internet that provide information on teen dating violence and healthy relationships. The resource list includes websites speaking directly to teens as well as resources for adult allies. Last updated: Feb 2nd 2012.

This two part safety plan is for teens in an abusive dating relationship to be prepared just in case and for teens ready to leave an abusive relationship to be safe during and after the breakup. The document is designed for teens to fill in based on what is right for them.The document includes:

This one page flier offers a list of what youth affected by dating and sexual violence need. Consider hanging this flier at your program, in schools and in your community. There is a space to include your program's local contact information.

This one page flier includes suggestions of how to help a friend in an abusive relationship. Consider distributing this handout at your program, in schools and in your community. There is a space to include your program's local contact information.

This one page document lists 25 ways YOU can prevent teen dating and sexual violence. These action steps are relevant for EVERYONE. It's a great way to get discussion going and action happening during February and throughout the year. Talk with others about more ways you can help stop the cycle of violence.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY POLICYEnd Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin. Free interpreter services are provided for people who are deaf or hard of hearing or who need language assistance to access services from the agency. These services are available by phone or in person. Privacy Policy